@article {28555,
	title = {Water-Soluble Triscyclometalated Organoiridium Complex: Phosphorescent Nanoparticle Formation, Nonlinear Optics, and Application for Cell Imaging},
	journal = {ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces},
	volume = {6},
	number = {5},
	year = {2014},
	month = {2014 MAR 12},
	pages = {3122-3131},
	type = {Article},
	abstract = {Two water-soluble triscyclometalated organoiridium complexes, 1 and 2, with polar side chains that form nanoparticles emitting bright-red phosphorescence in water were synthesized. The optimal emitting properties are related to both the triscyclometalated structure and nanoparticle-forming ability in aqueous solution. Nonlinear optical properties are also observed with the nanoparticles. Because of their proper cellular uptake in addition to high emission brightness and effective two-photon absorbing ability, cell imaging can be achieved with nanoparticles of 2 bearing quaternary ammonium side chains at ultra-low effective concentrations using NIR incident light via the multiphoton excitation phosphorescence process.},
	isbn = {1944-82441944-8252},
	url = {dx.doi.org/10.1021/am500549y},
	author = {Fan, Yuanpeng and Jingyi Zhao and Yan, Qifan and Peng R.* Chen and <strong>Zhao, Dahui*</strong>}
}
